1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (541+ words) With the crowning of the79th North Carolina Azalea Festivalqueen, Wilmington's week-long flower party has officially started. Actress Elaine Hendrix was crowned this year's Queen Azalea during the annual coronation ceremony on April 8. The ceremony was held on the Battleship North Carolina....

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (58+ words) It is with heavy hearts that we share the news confirmed by the family of Carrie Everett, the former Miss North Carolina 2024 passed away Monday morning after a courageous battle with a rare and aggressive gastric cancer. Link: https: //www....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (391+ words) LAKE LURE, N. C. (WSPA) " The United States Secretary of Homeland Security was in western North Carolina Tuesday, highlighting DHS and FEMA relief efforts following Hurricane Helene. Eighteen months later, areas are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Local, state, and federal leaders…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (263+ words) The Delaware County assistant prosecutor accusing Judge James Schuck of sexual assault is resigning from her position. In a resignation letter to Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel, the assistant prosecutor said she is unable to continue working at the office because of…...

3+ day, 51+ min ago  (235+ words) One person was killed, and another was injured in a tanker explosion at Carolina Beverage Group in Mooresville on Tuesday morning, town officials confirmed. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to La Count. Hazmat crews quickly arrived…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (202+ words) Two stabbing incidents on one of Wilmington's busiest streets left at least one victim with life-threatening injuries. The Wilmington Police Department is investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred April 5 on N. Front Street, according to a Wilmington Police Department news release....

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (364+ words) The warning will last until 9 a. m. April 8, according to the National Weather Service. First State residents should expect sub-freezing temperatures with lows between 25 and 30 degrees. A freeze warning is issued when significant, widespread freezing temperatures are expected. Delaware will see frost…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (397+ words) A developing El Ni'o is expected to shape the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, likely keeping the total number of storms near historical averages. But that does not mean North Carolina " or the United States " is in the clear. Experts still expect…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (671+ words) Country singer and area native Charlie Daniels helps a tot wave to the passing floats during the 1995 Azalea Festival. He was Grand Marshal for the parade. Little Mister and Misses wave and blow kisses to the crowd during the downtown…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (60+ words) Authorities in Wilmington, Delaware are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital. It happened just before 6 p. m. Saturday on the 2300 block of Lamotte Street. Police say a 25-year-old man was shot repeatedly, and a 20-year-old man was shot…...